Gaetano Coppoletta

Technical Co-Founder and CPO at GorgeousTV

About Me

Hello and welcome to my website!

I am Gaetano Coppoletta, the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Co-Founder of GorgeousTV. With a strong technical background holding a dual Master of Science in Computer Engineering and Computer Science, I am driven by a mission to revolutionize the digital advertising industry.

About Me:

My technical journey began with a passion for the inner workings of electronic devices, leading me to study Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Torino (PoliTo), a leading technical university in Italy. I graduated with distinction, fueled by a curiosity that transcended traditional learning. My academic pursuits continued in the United States where I focused on cybersecurity at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Here, as a Research Assistant at the Systems and Internet Security Lab (SISL), I gained deep insights into web security, software security, and software analysis.

This foundation has been instrumental in my role at GorgeousTV, where as CPO, I lead our efforts to transform how audiences interact with digital content. Our platform, the world’s first 100% shoppable streaming network, turns passive video watching into a dynamic, interactive shopping experience. Imagine watching your favorite TV show or movie and being able to shop every product you see on screen with just a simple tap.

Recent Academic Contribution:

My recent paper, “OCPPStorm: A Comprehensive Fuzzing Tool for OCPP Implementations“, was published at VehicleSec. This work introduced a pioneering fuzzing tool that led to the discovery and reporting of 7 new CVEs related to the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP), enhancing the security of electric vehicle charging systems.

About GorgeousTV:

At GorgeousTV, we are redefining the streaming experience by making every product in your favorite TV shows and movies shoppable. Our patented AI-based technology integrates contextual product ads seamlessly across extensive video catalogs, creating new revenue streams for content owners and delivering an engaging user experience.

As a technical co-founder, I am deeply involved in steering our development team towards crafting a platform that not only reimagines digital advertising but also sets new industry benchmarks. Beyond my professional role, I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within our team.

Thank you for visiting my website and joining me on this exciting journey at the intersection of technology and innovation, where we not only aim to achieve success but also pioneer groundbreaking solutions that leave an indelible mark on the advertising industry.

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Awards & Achievements

Merit Scholarship 2023

Merit Scholarship 2022

Merit Scholarship 2021

Merit Scholarship 2020

Merit Scholarship 2019

Scholarship for Master of Science

Experiences

Work EXPERIENCE

Technical Co-Founder & CPO

GorgeousTV

September 2023 

  • Innovative AI Technology: Leading the charge in digital advertising transformation with exclusive, patented AI solutions.
  • Revolutionary On-Pause Ads: Utilizing advanced AI to revolutionize the integration of contextual product ads within video platforms.
  • Industry Redefinition: Passionately committed to reshaping the advertising landscape, ensuring every video moment is interactively shoppable.
  • Collaborative Excellence: Working closely with a skilled team to set new benchmarks in contextual advertising.
  • Impactful Innovation: Striving to make a lasting impact on the advertising world through cutting-edge technology and creative solutions.
Work EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant

University of Illinois at Chicago

January 2023 – December  2023

  • Worked extensively on web security, software security, and software analysis within the SISL research team.
  • Specialized in enhancing NAVEX, an exploit generation tool, to analyze Python applications.
  • Developed a Python script to generate Abstract Syntax Trees, enabling comprehensive analysis of Python code.
  • Built a Java tool to generate Control Flow, Data Dependency, and Call Graphs, leading to the construction of the Code Property Graph.
  • Contributed to the detection of taint-style vulnerabilities in Python applications using NAVEX.
  • Played a key role in expanding the capabilities of NAVEX from PHP to Python, enabling enhanced web security for a wider range of applications.
Work EXPERIENCE

Graduate Hourly

University of Illinois at Chicago

June 2023 – December  2023

  • Researched and analyzed the security aspects of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, with a focus on the OCPP protocol.
  • Studied the OCPP protocol in-depth to understand its intricacies and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Developed a specialized tool for protocol fuzzing, aiming to uncover vulnerabilities within the OCPP protocol.
  • Conducted thorough protocol fuzzing tests to identify potential security weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
  • Collaborated with a team of researchers to analyze and address the identified vulnerabilities.
Work experience

Android Tester

Feedback Italia

March 2021 – July 2021

• Designed and executed a comprehensive testing strategy for Feedback Italia’s Android app, delivering 50% faster test cycles
and reducing time-to-market by 70%
• Cooperated with 1 student and with 2 members of the Android team to finalize the project in time

Education

MSc in Computer Science

University of Illinois at Chicago

2022 – Expected August 2023

GPA 4.0

Focus on web development, AI, cyber security, software engineering and Android development. Master Thesis related to cyber security with focus on web security. Extension of Navex: Precise and Scalable Exploit Generation for Dynamic Web Applications.
Education

MSc in Computer Engineering

Politecnico di Torino
2021 – Present

Focus on concurrent programming, operating systems, software engineering, cyber security and web development.

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Politecnico di Torino
2018 – 2021
Volunteering

Head of Social And Content Creation

IEEE-HKN Mu Nu Chapter
March 2022 – September 2022

• Managed 4 advertising campaigns, with a focus on the highly successful ConnectyCity event campaign that resulted in selling 90% of available tickets
• Coordinated a team composed by 13 people and directed the work among the members of the area
• Formed collaborative partnerships with 4 different associations

 

Volunteering

Head of Social And Content Creation

IEEE-HKN Mu Nu Chapter

October 2021 – March 2022

Practical skills: Photoshop, Canva, Adobe Illustrator.

Hard Skills
Python
Java
C
Web Security
CSS
HTML
React
NoSQL
SQL
Android
Docker
C++
Web development
Computer Vision
Neural Networks

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